Fayence and surrounding area:
Fayence is a delightful old village bustling with life and attractions. The charming village square markets are frequent and you will find local pottery, fabrics as well as fresh vegetables, cheeses and local specialities. The area has a number of supermarkets too. Near-by is the local Marche Paysan (Farmers Market) which is open 6 days a week in the summer. Produce rarely seen at home can be found - white aubergines and courgettes flowers for example!
The countryside is predominantly wooded hillsides dotted with picturesque, perched villages and intersperses with luxuriant valleys and deep gorges sparkling with fast-flowing rivers and crystalline rock pools.
The local villages of Seillans, Callian and Montarauroux are a medieval treat. Fayence is very accessible. BY TRAIN: TGV/ Motorail: Nice 1hour, Frejus/St. Raphael (45 mins). BY AIR:Nice Airport 45 mins: Many chartered airlines + Easyjet. New Ryanair service to Toulon-Hyeres Airport 90 mins - 99p flights!
Local activities:
The summer brings an outdoor jazz festival, concerts, firework displays and historical and family attractions. Les Amandiers itself offers contrasting holidays from an extremely peaceful one, perhaps painting on the terrace (tuition available) lazing by the pool followed by walking in the picturesque cork forests behind the house and sampling local Provencal dishes to a very active time using it as a base to explore the beaches and general allure of the Cote d'Azur or closer to home visit the many historical, medieval villages and superb Lac St Cassien is only 15 mins away. It is large and offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, pedalo-hire, mountain-biking, sailing, hiking and lovely picnic areas as well as a low-key children's 'swinging' park. There is plenty of horse riding or try gliding at the world-famous Gliding Club a truly spectacular environment for experienced pilots (also a lovely little restaurant in the grounds!). 5 mins drive away is the acclaimed Terre Blanche Golf Club
Painting Holiday + Cote D'Azur + Beaches:
A delightful and talented artist friend has fallen in love with the house and area and is keen to offer painting holidays at Les Amandiers. Please contact us for further information on this.
The Cote d'Azur has been known since early 19th century as Europe's leading playground. As a holiday destination it is unsurpassed in the world, offering a beautiful stretch of coastline backed by the jagged peaks of the Alps, superbly maintained top class resorts, magnificent promenades and gardens, as well as a plethora of historic towns, ancient hilltop villages amidst fabulous countryside with an exceptional climate, cuisine and wine. The coastline is an ever-changing series of glimmering bays and dramatic cliffs falling straight into the sea. The coastal towns are renowned the world over and the coastal drive from La Napoule to St. Raphael is full of dramatic scenery backed by the craggy red mountains of the Esterel National Park. Here you will find our best beaches (35-20 min drive).
Golf:
The much acclaimed Terre Blance 18 hole Golf Course is 5 mins drive away and offers a lovely setting and superb facilities and course. There are a number of other courses as well within striking distance.
Other Activities:
Beaches are 25 mins + and large lake nearby with facilities. There is a major gliding centre down the road
